Background for terrifying
BeDict Logo

terrifying

/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.

Examples :

"The loud thunder terrifyingly shook the classroom windows. "
sensation emotion mind

Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration frightening

frightening verb

/ˈfɹaɪtnɪŋ/

To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

"Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."

Illustration intimidate

intimidate verb

/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence

"The bully tried to intimidate the smaller children on the playground. "

Illustration atmosphere

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

Illustration terrifyingly

terrifyingly adverb

/ˈtɛrɪfaɪɪŋli/ /ˈtɛrəfaɪɪŋli/

In a terrifying manner.

"The special effects were terrifyingly realistic the first time I saw them."

Illustration intimidating

intimidating verb

/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/ /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪŋ/

To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence

"The large dog's loud barking was intimidating the small children playing in the park. "

Illustration whispered

whispered verb

/ˈwɪspəd/ /ˈhwɪspɚd/

To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.

""The student whispered the answer to his friend during the test so the teacher wouldn't hear." "

Illustration frighten

frighten verb

/ˈfɹaɪtn̩/

To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

"Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."

Illustration formidable

formidable adjective

/fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/ /fɔːɹˈmɪdəbəl/

Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.

"The mountain was a formidable challenge, daunting even for experienced climbers. "

Illustration terrible

terrible adjective

/ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/

Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome

"The witch gave him a terrible curse."

Illustration terrific

terrific adjective

/təˈɹɪfɪk/

Terrifying, causing terror; terrible; sublime, awe-inspiring.

"The storm was terrific; the wind howled, and the rain poured down, making it impossible to leave the house. "